Pressure
Pressure Piping
Pressure Vessel Chart – August 2011
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P-Numbers Material Identification Requirements – 323, 326
P# Typical Composition P# Typical Composition
Socket Welding • Design – 311.2.5 • Welding – 328.5.2
Material Identification Requirements Product Form
P-1 Carbon Steel P-8 High Alloy - Austenitic Stainless Steel Methods of Marking:
Materials
Vessel
Castings
Forgings
Die Stamp, Stencil, Forge, Cast, Rolling, Tagging
Welding
P-2 Wrought Iron P-9 Nickel-Alloyed (for toughness considerations at low temperatures)
Bolting
A
Tubes
Plate
Nuts
Pipe
P-3
P-4
Low Alloy (3/4% Chrome)
Low Alloy (2% Chrome)
P-10
P-11
Broad Range of Materials; Mainly Oxidation Resistant
9% Nickel - Cryogenic Service Considerations and High Tensile Strength (115,000 PSI)
Marking Information
Name of Brand or Manufacturer X X X X X X X
P-5A Alloy 2.25 to 3% Chrome P-21 – P-23 Aluminum and Aluminum-Based Alloys
Acceptable (Fig. 328.5.2c) – In this sketch, the welder Heat and/or Slab X X X
P-5B Alloy 5 to 9% Chrome P-31 – P-35 Copper and Copper-Based Alloys
fully engaged the female pipe end and then extracted it Serial Number X
P-5C Alloy 2.25% Chrome; 1/2% Molybdenum P-41 – P-46 Nickel and Nickel-Based Alloys approximately 1/16 inch to allow for the pipe end expansion
P-6 High Alloy - Martensitic Stainless Steel P-51 – P-52 Titanium and Titanium-Based Alloys during welding and to prevent fillet cracking. Lot Number X X
P-7 High Alloy - Ferritic Stainless Steel P-61 – P-62 Zirconium and Zirconium-Based Alloys Specification Number X X X X X
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B Grade X X X X X X X
Type X
Class X
Preheat Requirements – ASME B31.3 – 330 & Table 330.1.1
Unacceptable – If the gap is zero prior to welding, cracking at
P# Parameter Minimum Temperature for Canadian Climates the fillet could occur due to the high heat of the molten weld
Kind of Pipe/Tube Weld:
Furnace Butt Weld, Seamless or Electric Resistance Weld
X
(Tensile Strength, Thickness and Carbon Content)
All P#s All Cases 50˚F (10˚C)
puddle during welding. The pipe end will expand onto the socket
seating surface, causing excessive stresses potentially leading to Length X
> 1 inch (25.0 mm), or All Carbon Steels with a Tensile fillet weld cracking.
P-1
Strength of greater than 71 ksi (490 MPa)
175˚F (80˚C) Size X X
Slip-on flange, UG-11, 44 Specified Minimum Tensile Strength > 71,000 psi (490 MPa) Designation of Service Rating X
P-3 175˚F (80˚C) If the joint has no gap after welding, this is typically not a
and/or > 1/2 inch (13.0 mm)
problem since the differential temperatures between the socket Schedule Number X
Bolted flange connections, UG-44, Appx. 2 and Y P-4 All Cases 300˚F (149˚C) fitting and the mating pipe would not be significantly different Letter Designation: from material specification for alloy type X
P-5A, P-5B to cause a problem. The only possible problem that could occur
All Cases 350˚F (177˚C) Line Under Symbol if Strain Hardened X
and P-5C is if the socket fitting and the pipe are of dissimilar metals with
Spherically dished covers, UG-11, 35, UCI-35, UCD-35, Appx. 1-6 300˚F (149˚C) with a Maximum Interpass widely differing coefficients of expansion. “MT” Heat Treated at Producing Mill X
P-6 All Cases
Temperature of 600˚F (316˚C)
“WR” Weld Repair X
P-7 All Cases 50˚F (10˚C)
C
Full-faced gasket, Appx. 1-6 P-8 All Cases 50˚F (10˚C) “W” Weld Repair X
P-9A All Cases 250˚F (120˚C) “NH” Not Hydrotested X
Protective devices, UG-125 to 136 incl., Cat. “C” welded joint, UW-2, 3, 11, 16,
P-9B
P-10
All Cases
All Cases
300˚F (150˚C)
300 - 400˚F (149 - 204˚C) Unacceptable – In sketch C, the gap is excessive and in this
“S” Compliance with Supplemental Requirements X Our largest product is the value we
Appx. 11, Appx. M UNF-19, UHT-17, ULW-17, ULT-17 P-10I All Cases 300˚F (149˚C) with a Maximum Interpass
Temperature of 450˚F (230˚C)
case there is insufficient pipe penetration in the socket fitting to
provide the required strength to the joint, especially in the case
“QT” Quench and Tempered X
pass on to our customers.
Manufacturer’s Test “ID” No. on Each Test Specimen X
P21 – P52 All Cases 50˚F (10˚C) of bending loads. The welding profile is not affected, but the joint
Lap joint & loose type flange, Openings, UG-36 to 42, ULW-16, 18, Appx. 1-7, L-7 PIIA – SG1 All Cases 50˚F (10˚C) may not meet design requirements. Charpy Impacts - ID on a Raised Pad X
Wouldn’t you rather have one supplier to meet all of your Custom
PIIA – SG2 All Cases 50˚F (10˚C) Process of Manufacture X X
UG-11, 44, Appx. 2, Appx. S, Y Steel Fabrication and Plant Maintenance requirements?
Cat. “B” welded joint, UW-2, 3, 11 Control Number X
Edmonton Exchanger features a wide range of products and services for applications
Nozzle neck, UG-11, 16, 43, 45, UW-13, 16, Saddle-type nozzle, cat. “D,” UW-2, Classification Number X
in various industries that include oil and gas, petrochemical and power generation.
UHT-18, ULW-18 3, 11, 16, UHT-17, 18 Non-pressure parts, UG-4, 22, 54, 55, 82, Valve Marking Requirements • Design - 307 • Materials – 323 & 325 • Others – F307
Weight X
Our custom steel forming division specializes in the fabrication of large-scale
UW-27, 28, 29, UHT-85, ULW-22, ULT-30 Markings Location of Markings Sour Service (marked usually as “SS”) X X X
pressure vessel components, and features steel forming capacities that are some
Ellipsoidal heads, UG-16, 81, UCS-79 1 Standard Designation Nameplate Tapered Fit to Match Alignment Tolerance – Fig. 328.4.3 “G” Specimens Heat Treated at Producing Mill; plate to be of the largest of their kind. We also provide on-site plant maintenance services for
2 Manufacturer’s Name or Trademark Both Body and Nameplate X
heat treated at a later date by the purchaser refineries, fertilizer plants and the petrochemical industry. Our services range from
Internal pres., UG-32, UHT-32, Appx. 1, Appx. L-1 Hemispherical head, UG-16, 81, UCS-79, UHT-34 3 Manufacturer’s Identifying Reference for the Valve Design such as Both Body and Nameplate
a Figure Number or a Catalogue Number controlled bolting and portable field machining, to complete turn-key plant and
External pres., UG-33, UHT-33, Appx. L-6 Internal pres., UG-32, UHT-32, Appx. 1 refinery shutdown projects.
Multiple openings, UG-42, 53 4 ANSI Class Rating and/or Nominal Pressure Class Nameplate
Inside edges, UG-76 External pres., UG-33, UHA-31, UHT-33, Appx. L 5 Impact Test Temperature Nameplate Seal Welding Practice • Design – 311.2.7 • Welding – 328.5.3
6 Maximum Cold Working Pressure Nameplate 1/16 inch (1.6 mm)
Head skirt, UG-32, UG-33, UW-13 Forming, UG-79, 96, UF-28, F-29 7 Limiting Maximum Temperature, if less than 120˚C Nameplate Thicker pipe trimmed to 30 degrees maximum.
,U 8 Body Material Standard or Specification. Melt Identification if made of Alloy Steel Both Body and Nameplate Threaded Connections
UCS-79, UNF-77, UHT-79, ULT-79
G -81 Unequal thickness, UW-9, 13, 33, 42, UHT-34 9 Trim Identification. Symbols indicating the Material of the Stem and Sealing Faces Nameplate • Design - 314
• Assembly - 335.3
e,U of the Closure Members if different from the Valve Body (see MSS-SP-25)
Tapered Fit to Match Alignment Tolerance
Attachment details, UW-9, 13, anc 10 Valves for Sour Service are Marked “SOUR” Nameplate Acceptable Unacceptable
ler
In the above, the fillet weld has In the above, the fillet has not adequately
To Shell thickness, UG-16, UCS-27 11 Nominal Valve Size Nameplate
covered all exposed threads.­ covered all exposed threads, increasing
33, UHT-20, ULW-17, ULT-17 12 Ring-joint Designation if Applicable. The letter “R” and a number indicating the ring size Rim of the end of the End Flange
Internal pres., UG-27, Appx. 1, L 13 Flow Direction (for unidirectional valves such as check and globe valves) On Body
stresses at the weld to thread area.
External pres., UG-28, UCS-28, 14 Where required, mark 6D4 and the appropriate face-to-face or end-to-end dimension Nameplate
15 Serial Number Both Body and Nameplate Thinner pipe tapered to the
Nuts & washers, UG-13, UCS-11, UNF-28, UHA-28, UCI-28, UCD-28, UHT-27, www.edmontonexchanger.com
thicker pipe by providing a taper weld inside the pipe diameter.
UNF-13, UHA-13, Appx. 2-2 ULW-16, Appx. L Weld Reinforcement Requirements – ASME B31.3 – Process Piping
Material and Heat Treatment Table Base Metal Thickness (inches) Maximum Allowable Reinforcement (inches)
Studs & bolts, UG-12, UCS-10, UNF-12, Stiffening rings, UG-29, 30, UCS-29, 30, Fluid Services – 300.2 Definitions
Plate UG-5, 10, 16, 76, 79, UW-9, UCS-6, UNF-6 Up to _ inclusive 1/16
UHA-12, UCI-12, UCD-12, UNF-30, UHA-29, 30, UHT-28, 29, 30, Appx. L Category Fluid Service Design Material RT, UT MT or PT VT LT Over _ to 1 inch inclusive 3/32
Forgings UG-6, 11, Part UF, UCS-7, UNF-7 D Category D Least Least stringent Not Not required Required Not Over 1 inch to 2 inclusive 1/16
Appx. 2-2, Appx. 24
Castings UG-7, 11, 24, UCS-8, UNF-8, UHA-8, Welded connection, UW-15, 16, UHT-17, 18, stringent required required Over 2 inch 5/32
Applied linings, integrally clad plate, Part UCI, Part 400, Appx. 7 ULW-18, ULT-17, 18 M Category M
Chap. VIII
More stringent
requirements
More stringent 20% Not required 100% Required
UG-26, part UCL, Appx. F Pipes & Tubes UG-8, 10, 16, 31, UCS-9, 27 N Normal General General 5% Not required 5% Required
Heat Treatment UG-11, 85, UW-10, 40, 49, UCS-56, 85, Side plates, rectangular vessels, UW-13, Appx. 13 requirements requirements requirements see note (4) Longitudinal Weld Joint
Quality Factor
UNF-56, UHA-32, 105, UCL-34, UF-31, 52, K High pressure Most stringent Most stringent 100% See note (1) 100% Required
Corrosion, UG-16, UG-25, UF-25, NF-13, Chap. IX
• Table 302.3.4
UHA-6, UCL-25, UHT-25, Appx. E UHT-56, 80, 81, ULW-26, ULT-56 Opening in flat heads, UG-39 SC Severe cyclic Must consider cycles, More stringent 100% See note (2) 100% Required
*See 302.3.5 for N and stress
reduction factor, f reduction factor, f
Plug welds, UW-17, UW-37 Openings in or adjacent to welds, UG-36, UW-14, ULT-18 Welded flat heads, UG-34, UW-13, ULW-17 Notes:
1. Although MT or PT is not required for the piping the nozzles are expected to be of radiographic quality. R
Stiffener plate, UG-5, 22, 54, 82 2. MT or PT is required on any branch connections not radiographed and on socket welds.
Junction weld, UW-9 Corner joints, UG-93, UW-9, 13, 18 3. In-process examination as per B31.3 paragraph 344.7 can be used to replace radiography
Intrados
and ultrasonic examination for category M, N and SC but NOT for K.
Structural attachments, 4. Visual examination is also required on a random basis at receiving and during fabrication and erection.
UG-5, 22, 54, 82, Cat. “B” circumferential joints, UW-2, 3, 9, 12, 33, 35, Welded Joint – 311
Definitions: Materials
• Procedure Qualifications – 328.2.1, 328.2.2
UHT-28, 85, ULW-22, UHT-17, 20, ULW-17, ULT-17, UNF-19, UHA-21, UCS-19 RT - Radiography    MT – Magnetic Particle Examination    PT – Penetrant Examination • Piping – 305
• Performance Qualifications – 328.2.1, 328.2.3
LT - Leak Testing    VT – Visual Examination • Fittings – 306
• Preparation for Welding – 328.4
ULT-30, Appx. G
Pipe Bends –
• Listed Materials – 323.1.1
• Unknown Materials – 323.1.2
• End Preparation – 328.4.2
Blanks – 304.5.3 304.2.1, 306.2, Fig. 319.4.4A • Alignment – 328.4.3
• Reclaimed Materials – 321.4
Cat. “A” longitudinal joint, UW-2, 3, 9, 12,
• Welding Requirements – 328.5
Backing strip, UW-2, TABLE, • Bending & Forming – 332 • Temperature Limitations – 323.2
• Weld Repair – 328.6
33, 35, UCS-19, UNF-19, UHA-21, Postweld Heat Treatment Requirements – 331 & Table 331.1.1, F331.1
• Flattening – 332.2.1 • Component Standards – 326
Bellows-type expansion joints, UW-12, 16, 35 • Temperature – 332.2.2 • Basic Allowable Stresses – Table A-1
• Weld Preheating – 330, Table 330.1.1
UHT-17, 20, ULW-17, ULT-17 Holding Time versus Thickness • Design Stress Values Bolting Materials – Table A-2
• Weld Heat Treatment – 331, Table 331.1.1
Appx. 26 Weld Metal Metal Extrados • Hardness Testing – 331.1.7
Offset type attachment (joggle joint) Analysis Temperature Hold Time Minimum Hold Brinell Hardness, • Nondestructive Examination – 341 to 344
Reinforcement of openings, with pad, P# A-Number Applicability Range hrs/in (min/mm) Time, hrs Maximum • Pressure Testing – 345
containing a long seam, UW-13(b)
UG-36, 37, 40, 41, 42, 82, P-1 1 Not mandatory if nominal thickness 1100 to 1200˚F 1, (2.4) 1 200 Bolting – 309, F309 • Record – 346
UW-14, 15, 16, UHT-18, ULW-18, Cat. “C” welded joint, ≤ 3/4 inch (19.0 mm); otherwise
applicable.
(593 to 649˚C) (recommended only)
Appx. 1-7, L-7 UW-2, 3, 11
P-3 2, 11 Not mandatory if nominal thickness ≤ 1100 to 1325˚F 1, (2.4) 1 225
3/4 inch (19.0 mm); and the Tensile (593 to 718˚C)
Jacketed vessel closure ring, Appx. 9 Strength of the material is ≤ 490 Flange Facings – 308.3
Blind flange & flat head MPa (71 ksi); otherwise applicable.
Gaskets
Jacketed vessels, UG-27, 28, 47, bolted, UG-11, 34, 44 P-4 3 Not mandatory if nominal thickness ≤ 1300 to 1375˚F 1, (2.4) 2 225
– 308.4
1/2 inch (12.7 mm); and the Tensile (704 to 746˚C)
ULW-22, Appx. 9 Internal structures, UG-5, Appx. D Strength of the material is ≤ 490 – F308.4
MPa (71 ksi); otherwise applicable.
Tube sheet design,
Welded stayed construction, Appx. AA, U-2(g), TEMA, BS 5500
P-5A, P-5B
and P-5C
4, 5 Not mandatory if nominal thickness
≤ 1/2 inch (12.7 mm); and ≤ 3%
1300 to 1400˚F
(704 to 760˚C)
1, (2.4) 2 241 Branch Connections
Design – 304.1, Appendix 14
UG-47, UW-19, 37 Cr and ≤ 0.15% C. Mandatory in all • Preparation – Fig. 328.4.4, Fig. 328.5.2A
cases when > 3% Cr or > 0.15% C;
Tube to tube sheets joints, otherwise applicable.
• Welding – Fig. 328.5.4, Fig. 328.5.4D
Bars, structural shapes & stays,
UW-13, 18, 37, Appx. A P-6 6 All cases are applicable. 1350 to 1450˚F 1, (2.4) 2 241
UG-14, UW-19 (732 to 788˚C)
Typical SMAW Tack Welds Including Bridge Tacks – .5.1 (c)
P-7 7 PWHT is not required. N/A — — — Flanges Wall Thickness
Stayed surfaces, UG-27, 47 Baffle, UG-5 • General – 304.5.1 of Weld Caps – 304.4
P-8 8, 9 PWHT is not required. N/A — — — End View Side View Feathered-Edge
• Blind Flanges – 304.5.2
Staybolts, UG-14, 47-50, 83, UW-19 Tubes, UG-8, 16, P-9A, P-9B 10 Not mandatory if nominal thickness
≤ 3/4 inch (19.0 mm); otherwise
1100 to 1175˚F
(593 to 635˚C)
1/2, (1.2) 1 — • Specific Requirements – 308.2, F308.2 Pipe Wall
• Flanged Joints – 312, F312, 335.2 Thickness – 304.1.1, 304.1.2
applicable.
27, 28, 31, UCS-9 • Flange Welds – Fig. 328.5.2B • For Internal Pressure – 304.1.1, 304.1.2
• For External Pressure – 304.1.3 (a) The above depicts a typical tack weld (end view and side view) to a single-vee (b) In the sketch above, the welder has ground
Telltale holes for corrosion, P-10 — All cases are applicable. 1400 to 1500˚F
(760 to 816˚C)
1/2, (1.2) 1/2 —
groove weld. If the weld is not prepared for the root pass, weld defects can occur. the tacks to a “feather edge.” The welder, when
UG-25, UCL-25, ULW-76 Category “D” welded joint, UW-2, 3, completing the root pass, can now weld onto the
11, 16, 18, UHT-17, 18 tack and break the arc on the tack and provide
a correct tie-in.
Tolerance, UG-80, UF-27, Appx. L-4 Weld neck & integral type flange, UG-11, 44, Appx. 2, S
Reference Table Typical for a “Set In” Branch Connec­tion – Fig. 328.4.4 (c)
Cross-Referencing ISO Rating versus Cold Pressure and ANSI Class Designation g – root gap and is typically 1/8, 1/32 inch. (c) In the above sketch, the welder has deposited a “bridge tack.” The joint has been “fitted” with a temporary tack.
Welds must be full penetration
Telltale hole, UG-25, UW-15, UCL-25 Nominal Pressure Class (ISO)
Maximum Cold Working
Pressure Rating (kPa)
ANSI Class
Designation
The welder, as he (or she) completes the root pass, grinds out the bridge tack before completing the root pass over the area.
The protrusion of the connection through the pipe run Bridge tacks must be removed since they usually exhibit incomplete penetration.
PN 20 1900 150 cannot be less than zero, meaning that the connection
must fully penetrate through the run pipe. If not, the
Support skirt, UG-5, 22, 54, UHT-85, Reinforcing ring for conical reducers, Appx. 1-5, 8 PN 50 4960 300 weld strength can be affected due to the loss of
PN 68 6620 400 deposited weld metal. Assembly & Erection
ULW-22, ULT-30, Appx. G g
PN 100 9930 600 g m
ASME B31.3 does not specify a maximum protrusion
One-half Apex angle, UG-32, 33, UW-3, Appx. 1-5 PN 150 14890 900
from a design point of view. The protrusion is not relevant Expansion Joints
PN 250 24820 1500 g
Conical shell reducer, UG-32, 33, 36, (providing it is greater than zero). However, excessive
X X – 304.7.4, F304.7.4
PN 420 41370 2500 protrusion can affect fluid flow and contribute to erosion X X
UHT-19, Appx. 1-5 Conical heads, UHT-19 m and corrosion at the site of the protrusion. Therefore,
Notes: m Elbows – 304.2.2
#5, 53016 Highway 60, Internal pres., UG-32, UHT-32, Appx. 1-4, 5 Code Reference: ASME B31.3 - Figure 382.4.4. No such reference in ASME B31.1.
specifying m as follows is realistic:
X X
1. “PN” is “pressure nominal.” The PN system of nominal pressure class designation is contained m = +1/16 X
Acheson, AB T7X 5A7 External pres., UG-33, UHT-33, Appx. L-6 in the standards prepared by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). By code: m = 1/8 inch or 0.5 Tb, whichever is less. Tb = nominal thickness of the branch connection. X X
Ph: (780) 962-0103 Example branch connection is NPS 4 Schedule 80. Tb = 0.337 inches. -0 X X X
The numerical part of the designation is approximately the maximum cold working pressure Valves – 307, F307
Fax: (780) 962-2404 rating in bars (100 kPa). 0.5(0.337) = 0.1685.
www.provmfg.ca Since 0.1685 is greater than 0.125 inches, m = 0.125 inches in this case. Tees – 304.3.1(a)(1)
2. ANSI Class designations are designations given to valves and fittings to indicate the
Studded connections, UG-12, 43, 44, UW-16 Flange attachment, UW-2, Small welded fittings, UG-43, UW-15, 16 manufacturing dimensions and maximum allowable non-shock working pressure considering However, if NPS 4 Schedule 40 is used where Tb = 0.237 inches.
the material used and the operating pressure and temperature. 0.5(0.237) = 0.11845 inches. Therefore m = 3/32 inches. X X
15, 16, ULW-18 The root spacing is defined as “g,” which is specified in the Welding Procedure Specification. Typical is 1/8, 1/32 inch. X X X X X X
X
Optional type flange, UG-14, 44, UW-13, Appx. 2, S, Y Threaded openings, UG-36, 43, 46
Manhole cover plate, X
Inspection Alignment – 335 X
UG-11, 34, 46 Head attachment, UW-12, 13, UHT-34, ULW-17
– 341.4.1, 341.4.2, 341.4.3 • Piping Distortion – 335.1(a)
• Cold Spring – 335.1(b)
ASME “U” Certified Manufacturer Bolted flange, ring gasket, Appx. 2, Y B31.3 – Acceptance Criteria –Circumferential Welds Based on Visual Examination Slip-On Flanges
• Flanged Joints – 335.1(c) XX Concentric Reducer – 304.6
Discontinuity B31.3 – Normal B31.3 – Severe B31.3 – Category D
• Design – 308.2.1
Fillet welds, UW-9, 12, 13, 18, 36, UCL-46 Crack Zero allowed Zero allowed Zero allowed • Fabrication – Fig. 328.5.2B, 335.1(c), 335.2 Discharge
Piping – 322.6.2
Lack of Fusion Zero allowed Zero allowed Zero allowed Piping Pressure Relieving Systems
Support – 321, F321
Knuckle radius, UG-32, UCS-79, Appx. 1-4 Incomplete Lesser of 1 mm Zero allowed Lesser of 1 mm (1/32 in) or – 301.2.2, 322.6
Flued openings, UG-32, 38, 46 Penetration (1/32 in) or 0.2Tw 0.2Tw 38 mm (1.5 in) in any • Materials – 321.1.4
38 mm (1.5 in) in 150 mm (6 in) of weld • Fixtures – 321.2
Torispherical head, UG-16, 81 any 150 mm (6 in) X min. X min. • Attachments – 321.3
of weld
• Connections – 321.4
Internal pres., UG-32, UHT-32, Appx. 1-4
Yoke, UG-11 Undercutting Lesser of 1 mm Zero allowed Lesser of 1 mm (1/32 in) or Tw/4 • Inspection – 341.4.1(a)(5)
External pres., UG-33, UHT-33 (1/32 in) or Tw/4
Inspection openings, UG-46 Surface Porosity Zero allowed Zero allowed Zero allowed Stop Valves
in Pressure
Exposed Zero allowed Zero allowed Zero allowed Thickness of pipe or 1/4 inch, X min. Thickness of pipe or 1/4 inch, X min. No backweld completed X min. Relief Piping
Pressure Vessel
Slag Inclusions whichever is less whichever is less – 322.6.1, F322.6
Concave Not less than total Not less than total Not less than total joint
Root Surface joint thickness, Tw, joint thickness, Tw, thickness, Tw, including Piping
Above flanges have been backwelded. Above flange has not been backwelded. Flexibility – 319
including allowable including allowable allowable reinforcement.
reinforcement. reinforcement. This is for special cases only and needs to be • Cold Spring – 319.2.4
approved by the designer. Pressure Relief Piping
Remarks: Tw is the nominal wall thickness Xmin. is 1.4 of the thickness of the pipe or the thickness of the hub, whichever is smaller. & Stop Valves – F322.6
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